Library seeking new board member
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The Maryville Public Library is seeking a new member for its nine-member board of trustees after secretary Susan Martin terms out in June. Applicants must be Maryville residents, and applications are available at the library and City Hall.
The Maryville Public Library is looking for a new member to join its board of trustees beginning in July.
Board secretary Susan Martin, principal at St. Gregory’s School, is terming out after nine years on the board. State law dictates that public library board members may only serve nine consecutive years, which is three terms of three years each.
“Some years, we have more applications than open seats, and this is the first year we’re in May and I don’t have any applicants,” said Stephanie Patterson, library director.
Patterson said she is looking for applicants who are committed to the library, but who also possess experience in areas such as budget management, long-range planning, administration, or building maintenance.
“It’s always helpful to have a variety of skill sets and backgrounds on the board,” Patterson said.
Interested applicants may pick up an application at the library, 509 N. Main, or at City Hall, 415 N. Market, and return it to the library by May 31.
All applicants must currently live within the city limits of Maryville and have been a resident for one year prior to their appointment to the board.
“They’re not only helping run the library, but they’re also representing taxpayers in their tax district,” Patterson explained.
The current board members will evaluate all applications at its June meeting and vote to determine who will fill the empty spot. The board’s decision will then go before the city council that will ultimately approve the appointment.
The new board member will become active at the regular July meeting and is required to attend monthly meetings, which are held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month.
Current library board members are Martin, Jody Strauch, Dustin Henggeler, Jenny Rytting, Amber Galbraith, Barb Nelsen, Giuli Coniglio, Steve Klotz, and Richard Fulton.
